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Security teams are under more pressure than ever, reacting at human speed while systems, identities, and AI agents operate at machine speed. In this episode of Security Matters, host David Puner sits down with cybersecurity leader and former FBI executive MK Palmore to explore why defenders struggle to keep pace and what it takes to regain control.

CyberArk founder and executive chairman Udi Mokady returns to Security Matters at a transformational moment—now as part of Palo Alto Networks, following the acquisition’s close on February 11. In this far‑reaching conversation, Udi and host David Puner explore why identity has become the attack vector for modern enterprises, driven by an unprecedented surge in human, machine and AI‑powered identities that attackers increasingly exploit.

In this episode of Security Matters, host David Puner sits down with Ariel Pisetzky, chief information officer at CyberArk, for a candid look at the fast‑evolving intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and IT innovation. As organizations race to adopt AI, the fear of missing out is driving rapid decisions—often without enough consideration for identity, security, or long‑term impact. Ariel shares practical insights on what it really takes to secure AI at scale, from combating AI‑enabled phishing attacks to managing agent identities and reducing growing risks in the software supply chain.

Still managing user access reviews manually? You’re not alone — and it’s costing you. This teaser highlights how automated User Access Reviews (UARs can reduce effort, improve audit readiness, and deliver real business value. In the full webinar, CyberArk experts share real-world examples, ROI insights, and how automation can cut review effort by up to 80%. Watch the full webinar on our website to learn how automated IGA transforms access reviews from a burden into a business advantage.

Short-lived certificates outpace manual renewal. Automate discovery, policy, and renewal with CyberArk Certificate Manager.

Is your organization treating access reviews as a checkbox exercise — or a business enabler? In the full video, CyberArk’s Deepak Taneja explains why access reviews are becoming a critical pillar of identity security and zero trust — and how automation is reshaping their value across the business. Watch the full interview to learn why a compliance-only mindset creates risk, how organizations are modernizing access reviews, and what it takes to shift from audit task to strategic advantage.

AI systems are moving fast, sometimes faster than the guardrails meant to contain them. In this episode of Security Matters, host David Puner digs into the hidden risks inside modern AI models with Pamela K. Isom, exploring the governance gaps that allow agents to make decisions, recommendations, and even commitments far beyond their intended authority.

This 60-second video highlights the growing challenge of secret sprawl—developer-created vaults, duplicate credentials, and inconsistent security policies scattered across cloud environments. It shows how this fragmentation increases risk, complicates compliance, and opens the door to breaches. The video introduces CyberArk Secrets Hub as the solution: a centralized, policy-driven platform that unifies visibility, enforces standards, automates rotation, and preserves existing cloud-native and HashiCorp workflows. The result? Simplified oversight, stronger security, and audit-ready operations.

How are defenders supposed to keep up when attackers move at the speed of AI? In this episode of Security Matters, host David Puner welcomes Rick McElroy, founder and CEO of Nexasure, for a candid conversation about cybersecurity’s breaking point. Together, they unpack the realities of defending organizations in an era of identity sprawl, machine risk, agentic AI, and relentless automation. Rick shares hard-won insights from decades on the front lines, challenging the myth of perfect defense and revealing why identity remains at the root of most breaches.

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